Do you need transformer with these lights?
This listing is for a mains voltage version of our recessed downlight converter and so does not require a transformer.
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How do I find out if I need to have fire-rated lighting? I need to replace my old style eyeball downlights that are in my lounge are obviously fitted between floors.
So long as the floor above isn't a separate residence (i.e. flats) then 99% of the time fire rated fittings are not required according to IEEE regulations 2005. However many local authorities and electricians misinterpret the rules. Check with your local council building inspectors for more information with regards their stance, because ultimately you have to do what they say.
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Is the GU10 a halogen bulb only, or are there low energy fluorescents in GU10? If halogen, are they dimmable? How does 50W halogen compare in lumens output with conventional 50W incandescent?
GU10 refers to the cap on the lamp i.e. the part that is screwed in. We supply these fittings with a halgoen GU10 lamp, although it is possible to install a retrofit compact fluorescent GU10 lamp. Please be aware that the compact fluorescent lamps are not dimmable whereas the halogens are. A 50W halogen dichroic is equivalent to about a 60W conventional incandescent.
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We have 4 of these to replace. Ideally I'd like to replace 3 with the above and one with a pendant light. I've seen on American sites a converter that allows you to do this. Why can I not find one of these in the UK? Is there a safety issue or something with this?
There's no safety issue just a lack of interest. The USA adopted recessed lights many years before they became more common in the UK so the US aftersales market is bigger.
That said we do have lights with larger ceiling plates (typically supporting 3 or 5 lights) contact us if you think these will be suitable.
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We have holes that are 140mm wide for 7 existing R80 fittings and note that you have a slightly larger version of the downlighter converter. I would be most interested in seeing further details please.
The version that we supply as standard when you order this item now has a 150mm bezel and is suitable for covering holes up to 140mm in diameter.
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Are these held in by a wire grip around the lamp bulb?
Yes the lamps are held by a wire grip.
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I am told I need a mains 240v version. Is this light suitable?
Yes, this is a mains fixture.
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Regarding this lamp, I have a cutout hole of 95-100mm. Will the spring clips that hold the light in still grill and work. Normally the spring clips work against the side/edge of the ceiling board.
The retaining sprung steel clips press down on the top of the ceiling board not around the edge of the hole. So they'll work fine with in your existing locations.
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Is this fitting suitable for bathroom use (particually zone 2). Thanks.
These fittings are only IP20, For bathroom zone 2 you need protection of at least 44.
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My R80 mains downlights are installed in a single storey kitchen extension with a ventilated loft space above. Will these fittings do anything to reduce the icy blast coming in through the downlights in winter?
Yes these should reduce the amount of air coming into your room from the ventilated roof void. You're likely to get very little air movement around the lamp unless there's something in your house creating a partial vacuum i.e. a strong extractor fan. When my kitchen extractor is on full it's difficult to close the kitchen door!
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Would it be possible to use a 6 watt LED bulb with a GU10 fitting in this light?
Yes it would fit without any issues.
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Part of my ceiling is double thickness plasterboard (30mm). Would these units work to replace some old 140mm eyeball R80 downlighters?
We are pretty confident that the clips are long enough to accommodate double thickness plasterboard. Worse case you may need to bend them slightly with pair of pliers. Customer has ordered downlighters.
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Do you have listed an energy saving recessed downlight that is fire rated?
I am trying to replace lamps which have a 100mm cut out but I also only have 100mm height will any of these be suitable. Can you suggest any other option?
We have an energy saving fire rated downlight with a 95mm cut-out but this requires a void depth of at least 145mm.
In your situation (shallow void depth) you may have to use a standard downlight and a fire hood to make the installation fire safe. Take a look at this page for a low energy downlight and this page for our fire hoods
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We have a cut-out size of 175mm, is there anyway of converting this size??
The width of these fittings alone are 150mm, and are the largest downlights that we sell. There is no way of converting this.
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Im needing to replace all my old downlights in my flat with a cut-out of 100mm and R80 bulbs. I know this would be suitable but should i stick to mains reflector lamps as its connected now or use a transformer low voltage lamp? Also i stay on the top floor of the complex i stay in so there is a ceiling void etc..how would this affect protection against fire?
The low voltage fixture with a 60 degrees lamp gives a light similar to a R80 lamp. The mains fixtures have a 30 degree blob of light. The 12 volt fixtures are also more efficient (by about 20%) and have a longer lamp life. But the mains fixtures are going to be easier to install. So it's your call.
As for fire protection... Fire compartment exist between dwellings. There's nothing above you but to be sure take a look at the depth of plasterboard - half inch means no fire protection 25mm or more means 1 hour for protection.
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I read the question and answer in regards to using this fitting in the bathroom, as this is not suitable do you supply or know of a whole converter that is suitable for use in a bathroom?
This fitting can be used outside of zones 0, 1 and 2. For use in zone two we would suggest a larger bathroom fitting i.e. MFZM510484
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Really quick delivery on this and a product that I have been looking for a while, Would be slightly better if the Lamp Holder could Tilt. but very happy. 
Great product. Having now assembled and fitted these lights, I just wanted to thank you. The product is well made, simple to assemble and fitting was easy. The conversion kits made short work of a job that I was frankly not looking forward to tackling. In addition the lights look very good.
